Cultural Perceptions of Fatherhood

Pastor Jeff Hamilton & Dad Academy

The Power of Humility & Emotional Intelligence

Supporting Fathers: Tips for Moms

In celebration of Father's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss legacy parenting, focusing on the evolving role of dads in modern culture with Pastor Jeffrey Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy. Dad, are you present? Prayerful? Purposeful? This conversation advocates for intentional and hands-on approaches to parenting. Then, we address a listener's concern about her husband needing decompression time after work, suggesting strategies for balancing work and family life. The episode is filled with practical advice for fathers and mothers alike, aimed at improving parenting skills and fostering deeper family connections.

 

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In celebration of Father's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss legacy parenting, focusing on the evolving role of dads in modern culture with Pastor Jeffrey Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy. Dad, are you present? Prayerful? Purposeful? This conversation advocates for intentional and hands-on approaches to parenting. Then, we address a listener's concern about her husband needing decompression time after work, suggesting strategies for balancing work and family life. The episode is filled with practical advice for fathers and mothers alike, aimed at improving parenting skills and fostering deeper family connections.
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Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture in this fun Christian parenting podcast.

Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture in this fun Christian parenting podcast.

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Legacy Parenting for Dads

This is a special bonus feature to let you know about our Legacy of Courage podcast series celebrating the role of fatherhood. Special guests include retired New England Patriot football player Benjamin Watson, Pastor Carey Casey, Jay & Laura Laffoon, Joni Ereckson Tada, Dr. Meg Meeker, and many others.

 

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This is a special bonus feature to let you know about our Legacy of Courage podcast series celebrating the role of fatherhood. Special guests include retired New England Patriot football player Benjamin Watson, Pastor Carey Casey, Jay &amp; Laura Laffoon, Joni Ereckson Tada, Dr. Meg Meeker, and many others.
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Why Bible Literacy Matters

Building Curiosity & Simple Study Steps

Hard Bible Stories With Kids

Faith In A Secular World

Do you want to help your kids internalize the Word of God? Today, we talk about the tools and techniques that can help your children with Mary Wiley, author of Discovering The Bible. She explains building a home culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed, parents can say “I don’t know,” and the Bible is seen as one redemptive story about Jesus. You'll learn four fun study steps and hear advice for handling difficult passages in an age-appropriate way. We also answer a listener's question on preparing kids for secular school by role-playing responses, emphasizing kindness, confidence, and compassion.

 

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Do you want to help your kids internalize the Word of God? Today, we talk about the tools and techniques that can help your children with Mary Wiley, author of Discovering The Bible. She explains building a home culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed, parents can say &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know,&rdquo; and the Bible is seen as one redemptive story about Jesus. You'll learn four fun study steps and hear advice for handling difficult passages in an age-appropriate way. We also answer a listener's question on preparing kids for secular school by role-playing responses, emphasizing kindness, confidence, and compassion.
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Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible

Breaking Family Patterns

Hope Filled Parenting Styles

Warmth & Boundaries by Age

Handling Backtalk & Repair

This is a longer episode, but it's WORTH IT! Danny and Rebecca welcome Melissa Krueger, author of “Parenting with Hope” about four parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and negligent. Is your parenting full of warmth, boundaries, curiosity, and validating teens’ experiences? We're challenging you to take a look at you family habits that may have shaped your parenting. We also have a listener Q&A that addresses disciplining a disrespectful 7-year-old by teaching better language, requiring repair and apology, and probing underlying needs and insecurities. This is a great show!

 

Parenting With Hope

 

Parenting Quiz Check In

 

Family Personality Quiz

 

Set Some Rhythms In Your Home

 

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This is a longer episode, but it's WORTH IT! Danny and Rebecca welcome Melissa Krueger, author of &ldquo;Parenting with Hope&rdquo; about four parenting styles&mdash;authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and negligent. Is your parenting full of warmth, boundaries, curiosity, and validating teens&rsquo; experiences? We're challenging you to take a look at you family habits that may have shaped your parenting. We also have a listener Q&amp;A that addresses disciplining a disrespectful 7-year-old by teaching better language, requiring repair and apology, and probing underlying needs and insecurities. This is a great show!
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